Sec. 4304.
The writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention, or an order to show cause why the writ should not issue, may be issued by the following:
(1) The supreme court, or a justice thereof.
(2) The court of appeals, or a judge thereof.
(3) The circuit courts, or a judge thereof.
(4) The municipal courts of record, including but not limited to the recorder's court of the city of Detroit, common pleas court, or a judge thereof.
(5) The district courts, or a judge thereof.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 65, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1967 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-43 - Chapter 43 Habeas Corpus (600.4301...600.4387)
Section 600.4301 - Habeas Corpus; Provisions of Chapter; Applicability.
Section 600.4304 - Habeas Corpus; Power to Issue Writ.
Section 600.4307 - Habeas Corpus; Right to Bring Action.
Section 600.4310 - Habeas Corpus; Persons Not Entitled to Writ.
Section 600.4313 - Habeas Corpus; Refusal to Consider; Malfeasance of Judge.
Section 600.4316 - Habeas Corpus; Granting of Writ.
Section 600.4319 - Habeas Corpus; Custody of Child.
Section 600.4322 - Habeas Corpus; “Prisoner” Defined.
Section 600.4325 - Habeas Corpus; Person Served; Duty to Bring Body of Prisoner.
Section 600.4328 - Habeas Corpus; Sickness or Infirmity of Prisoner.
Section 600.4334 - Arrest in Support of Writ.
Section 600.4337 - Warrant for Prisoner in Lieu of Habeas Corpus; Issuance.
Section 600.4340 - Arrest of Person Having Custody of Prisoner; Warrant.
Section 600.4343 - Arrest of Person Having Custody of Prisoner; Execution of Warrant.
Section 600.4346 - Arrest of Person Having Custody of Prisoner; Procedure.
Section 600.4349 - Custody of Prisoner.
Section 600.4355 - Remanding of Prisoner.
Section 600.4358 - Discharge of Prisoner in Civil Cases.
Section 600.4361 - Remanding or Commitment of Prisoner.
Section 600.4364 - Recommitment of Prisoner; Causes.
Section 600.4367 - Recommitment of Prisoner; Violation of Section; Penalty.
Section 600.4370 - Concealment of Prisoner; Misdemeanor.
Section 600.4373 - Concealment of Prisoner; Aiding; Misdemeanor.
Section 600.4376 - Concealment of Prisoner; Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 600.4385 - Habeas Corpus for Witness; Issuance; Transfer of Prisoner.
Section 600.4387 - Habeas Corpus; Liability of Officer for Disobedience to Writ.